Drama
Drama
Statement of Intent
Drama at Campion offers the students the opportunity to study a range of different types of theatre which are fundamental to understanding of how theatre has developed throughout the different eras. Their knowledge of drama is developed through the teaching of vital theatrical skills which allows them to devise their own performances and explore a range of traditional and modern plays. Students throughout their time at Campion are given opportunities to experience a wide range of live theatre by either being part of a production, watching a play at the theatre, being involved in a drama practical workshop or witnessing a production by a visiting theatre company.
Drama at Campion believes in developing the person as a whole and is often used to explore modern issues in society and link to the current topical news which will have an impact on student’s futures. The department believe in offering students extra-curricular opportunities where they can explore the different elements to the subject and follow different passions, such as the school production, drama club where they can explore acting and also the technical and design aspects to the subject. Underpinning all the above is the aim to promote key life skills such as team work, time management, confidence, empathy, public speaking and many more which enable students to become well rounded young adults who are ready for life outside education.
Implementation- Curriculum map
Year 7 Rotation 1 – Character, Voice, Mime & Storytelling
Year 7 Rotation 2 – The Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty (Bullying & Play Text)
Year 8 Rotation 1 – Commedia dell’arte & Pantomime
Year 8 Rotation 2 – Tension, Grand Guignol & The Woman in Black
Year 9 Rotation 1 – Issue Based Drama
Year 9 Rotation 2 – DNA (Peer Pressure & Play Text)
Year 10 Edexcel GCSE
Devising and Improvisation Skills
Theatre Practitioners
Physicality & Storytelling
An Inspector Calls Introduction
Devising Examined Performance
An Inspector Calls Practical Exploration
Devised Examined Performance and Portfolio
Year 11 Edexcel GCSE
An Inspector Calls Exam Questions
Performance From Text Preparation
An Inspector Calls Exam Questions
Performance From Text Exam
Revision and Exam Practice
Year 12 Edexcel A Level Drama & Theatre Studies
Theatre Practitioners and Theatre Companies
Devising Skills and Improvisation Skills
Machinal Text Exploration
Machinal Text Exploration/Exam Questions
Devised Examined Performance
Live Theatre Practice
Devised Performance Exam and Written Portfolio
Machinal Text Exam Questions
Introduction To Woyzeck
Practice Performance From Text
Year 13 Edexcel A Level Drama & Theatre Studies
Woyzeck Exploration and Exam Questions
Performance From Text
Performance From Text Exam
Woyzeck Exam Questions
Machinal Recap
Live Theatre Practice
Exam Prep and Revision
Heather Ward
Head of Performing Arts